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Enabling NetBios Over TCP in Windows

Answer ID 18018

This answer explains how to modify Netbios over TCP/IP in Windows.*END

What is NetBIOS?
NetBIOS defines a software interface and a naming convention.

What is NetBIOS over TCP/IP?
NetBIOS over TCP/IP provides the NetBIOS programming interface over the TCP/IP protocol, extending the reach of NetBIOS client and server programs to the IP internetworks and providing interoperability with various other operating systems.

Windows NetBios Settings

Default:
If checked, the NetBIOS setting will be inherited from the DHCP Server (which is normally the customer router). If a static IP address is used or the DHCP Server (router) does not provide NetBIOS settings, enable NetBios over TCP/IP on the Windows computer.

Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP

Disable NetBios over TCP/IP

Modify NetBios Settings

Click Start, and then Click Network or type ncpa.cplinto the search box, and press ENTER

Click Network and Sharing Center

Click Manage Network Connections

Right click on the Local Area Connection or the connection you are using